The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-06-30

COL r. c. Perham, public spirited gentlemen
of Cocoa, was in the city yesterday. visiting the
capital in the hope that the volunteer militia
companies might 60 into camp at St. Augustine
about the middle of July, at which time there
will be regattas in the waters near the ancient
city, and various entertainments on shore, rem
dering the occasion exceedingly attractive. The
soldiers may be there ifthey signify to the Gov
ernor that they prefer 81. Augustine as the place
for their encampment. Col. Perham has secured
low excursion rates to st. Augustine over the
railroad lines from many and distant points in
the State, the rate from River Junction being
90, Tallahassee IS, and other points proportion
atey for the round trip, tickets good for six days.
The Nescs- Herald, of Monday last, says:
Colonel R G. Perham, of Cocoa, is devoting
himself 10 the promotion of yacht racing in Flor
ida and beside the Indian river regatta, the de-
tails of which are yet undecided, there will be
regattas at 81. Augustine on the 18TH 14th and
18th Of July, and at Pablo Beach on Tuesday,
July 10, to be known as the Murray Hall Annual
Regatta.
The st. Augustine Regatta Association held a
meeting Thursday night and elected the follow
ing officers and committees:
w. s. NJ. Finkham, President; B. F. Allen,
Secretary; Geo. w. Gibbs, Treasurer.
Executive Regatta Commitiee-George W..
Gibbs, w. g. NJ. Pinkham, Irwin Swanoski
Finance Committee-W. 8. NJ. Pinkham G.
W. Gibbs, Irwin Swanoski B. F. Genovar, Z. F.
Hopkins, ST., H. A. Barring and D. R. Kuowl-
ton.
Judges-Dr. H. c. sloggett. Charles Gardiner,
Fl. Gaillard on the part of St. Augustne-visit-
ing yachtmen 10 appoint two others.
Measurers-Geo. A. Alba, c. F. Hopkins, Jr
Program Committee-Drowu Brothers, George
Palmer, D. w. Lount, r. G. Perham.
transportation Committee-R G. Perham, of
Cocoa.
LIST OF PRIZES.
One class, 20 feet and upwards-lst prize, $500;
ID prize, $50; Sd prize. 500; 4th prize, $75
Entrance fee $40, to be paid to secretary on or
before 10 o'clock, Tuesday, July 10.
Race to be sailed July 18th, 18th and 18th in
st Augustine bay, fifteen mile race each day,
best corrected time made in forty-five miles to
win. Time allowance five seconds to foot per
mile.
The race will comprise sloors only, and no
restrictions required as TO sail carried.
Flying start TO be made at 10 o'clock A. NJ,
and 10 minutes allowed to cross the line after
start signal falls. Yachts to be measured at
Pinkham's wharf. In measurement of boats the
fractional part of Q foot In inches will be con
sidered and when there Is an overhang, one
half of such overhaDg will be allowed. When
there is no overhasg, deck measurement will be
used
Competition open to all, and yachtsmen from
all localities cordially invited to participate.
DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE.
In addition to the regatta the st. Augustine
Amateur Dramatic Club will give a clever per-
Torrance at Genovars Opera House On Thurs
day night, July IA, for the benefit of the ?. NJ
G. A., with the following choice programme:
A thrilling drama In two acts, entitled Megs
Division" to be followed by the amusing farce,
Popping the Question" Admission 90 cents !;
reserved seats rs cents
Under The management OF Mrs Leo VOgel,
President, the ladies Of the congregation of the
old Cathedral will hold Q festival In the old
Spanish fort Proceeds to be used for the restora-
ton of the old Cathedral
The yacht squadron will have night parade
Oh the sea wall and each craft will be illuminated
for the occasion with Chinese lanterns and COL
ored lights. While sailing in review they will
give grand pyrotechnic display. The artillery
band will furnish music for the occasion.
AT MURRAY HALL.
The Murray Hall regatta at Pablo Beach will
occur, as stated above, on the 10Th of July, Civ
ing time for the yachts 10 get up from b. Angus
tine.
The hrst prize at this regatta will be silver
cup worth $50
Second prize $50. The same rules will apply
as at St. Augustine.
There will be ball and fireworks during the
evening.